Air racing legend Jon Sharp, the winningest pilot in the history of air racing, announced he’s retiring after 32 years of pylon racing success, according to a report at EAA.org. The team leader of Nemesis Air Racing holds many air racing records in, including speed records on every race course flown in both the Formula […]
#OSH11 sales good for Kitfox, Wicks
“We expanded our booth this year, increased our inventory, and it sure paid off” said Scott Wicks, owner of Wicks Aircraft Supply of their presence at AirVenture Oshkosh. As a result, “sales were up 60% [measured in dollars] from 2010, which was also a record year.” John McBean from Kitfox Aircraft reported that deliveries for […]
Fuel price app debuts
Globalair.com has released FBO Fuel Prices, its first iPhone application designed specifically for locating FBOs with the most competitive fuel prices. Developed for both iPhone and iPad, “This application is appropriately named because it puts pertinent FBO location and fuel pricing information at pilots’ fingertips and provides easy access to real-time information. Even the most […]
Hillsboro Aviation launches online store
Hillsboro Aviation has launched its new online store, ShopAviation.com, featuring aviation products and services ranging from avionics systems to experimental aircraft products to custom installations. Shopaviation.com sells items from leading manufacturers, some of which are exclusive to this shop, according to company officials. The shopaviation.com customer service team can also locate thousands of aircraft parts from […]
Cutter named Cirrus service center
Cutter Aviation’s facility at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in Texas, has been named an Authorized Service Center by Cirrus. Cutter Aviation San Antonio is now authorized by Cirrus Aircraft to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for all Cirrus models as well as warranty work, repairs and component replacement for new and pre-owned Cirrus Aircraft. […]
$485,100 to protect an airport
The Port of Skagit (Washington) has purchased, for $485,100, a 95-acre parcel abutting Skagit Regional Airport to further buffer airport activity from encroachment. The port is pursuing corporate and general aviation growth, but does not foresee scheduled air carrier service. Acquiring the property, according to the Port Executive Director Patsy Martin will allow the property […]
Oil leak leads to engine failure
This August 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172RG. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Rockaway, N.J. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The CFI and dual/student pilot were practicing maneuvers when the […]
Buyer beware
Please help me! Some of you who know me are probably saying I’ve needed help for years, but this is something even more serious than helping some old guy who’s been in this industry for a long time. I’m asking all of you to do your small part in getting the word out about the […]
FAA shutdown continues strong battle on Capitol Hill
General aviation should not experience many problems resulting from a month-long shutdown of the FAA, as most of our contacts with the government administration are related to flight safety, considered essential. The one area directly affecting flying is in the manufacturing. Twelve of the furloughed FAA individuals are in aircraft certification. A month’s delay should […]